(David Gedge, Graeme Ramsay)

Intro : G#, B

Verse 1:

There’s never really a good time to say goodbye

But don’t pretend

It’s not a relief to hear me say:

”I’m thinking, right now, maybe we should end it”

Chorus 1:

Because it’s true

The closer I get to you,

The further I get away from me

(the person that I used to be)

Verse 2:

It wasn’t always like this before;

That we were in love there is no doubt

But I’m not happy anymore and, for that reason, I’m out

Chorus 2:
And it’s true

The closer I get to you,

The further I get away from me

(the person that I ought to be)

Verse 3:

This is no longer any fun

This couple will never be strolling into a blood red setting sun

While the end credits are rolling

Chorus 3:
And it’s true

The closer I get to you,

The further I get away from me

(the person that I ought to be)

Outro : G#, B